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The Delta State Government on Monday carried out a pre-handover inspection of the DSC Roundabout Flyover in Effurun, as the project nears completion.

The inspection was led by the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, alongside top government officials and technical experts, including the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Barr. Val Arenyeka; the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Project Monitoring, Mr. Tuoyo Abigor; the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works, Engr. Solomon Aghagba; the Technical Assistant to the Governor, Engr. Bob Nakpodia; senior engineers from the Ministry of Works; and representatives of the contractor, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.

Speaking during the inspection, Izeze said the exercise was a pre-handover inspection to assess the quality and level of work done ahead of final inspection and formal takeover by the state government.

He disclosed that construction of the flyover was about 98 per cent complete, adding that the contractor invited the government team to identify any issues that may require attention before final handover.

“This visit is to enable us to assess the level of work done so far. The flyover aspect of the project is about 98 per cent completed. Any observations we have will be addressed before the final inspection,” he said.

The commissioner noted that the inspection covered the stretch from the Agbarho end to the Effurun axis, adding that the team was satisfied with the quality of work and compliance with specifications.

“We are satisfied with what we have seen. By the time we return for the final inspection, we expect the project to be 100 per cent completed,” Izeze added.

Barr. Arenyeka, while describing the flyover as strategically important, said improved road infrastructure would enhance the movement of agricultural produce from farming communities to urban centres.

He noted that areas such as Ughelli, Abraka and other hinterland communities are major food-producing zones, adding that the flyover would ease traffic and support food distribution and affordability.

Arenyeka also highlighted ongoing agricultural projects across the state, including vegetable farms covering over 2,000 hectares in Orerokpe, about 3,800 hectares of cassava farms with processing facilities, and over 132 hectares of dry-season rice farming in Aviara, Isoko South Local Government Area.

Also speaking, Abigor said the flyover was almost fully completed, with only minor finishing works outstanding.

“The road is almost 100 per cent complete. What remains are minor works like street lighting, which is a separate project. The flyover is already open to traffic, and the quality of work is excellent,” he said.

The DSC Roundabout Flyover is expected to ease traffic congestion in Effurun, improve safety, and boost economic activities by ensuring smoother movement of people, goods and services within the metropolis.